Special Needs Teaching Assistant, ASD and MLD

Posting date:	02 March 2026
Salary:	£88.99 to £95 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 April 2026
Location:	EX32 0AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	326TABARASSEN-8985

Summary

Specialist SEND School | Ages 3–11

Are you passionate about making a difference in the early stages of a child’s education?

A specialist primary-age SEND setting in Barnstaple is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support pupils aged 3–11 with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and communication needs.

This nurturing and structured environment focuses heavily on routine, visual learning strategies and sensory regulation.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups

  
  

• Assisting with communication and speech interventions

  
  

• Encouraging social development and emotional regulation

  
  

• Working closely with teachers, therapists and SEN specialists

  
  

  The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working in schools or specialist settings

    
    

  • Patient, calm and adaptable approach

    
    

  • Understanding of Autism and communication needs desirable

    
    

  • Team Teach training beneficial but not essential

    
    

    Pay: £88.99 – £95 per day

    To apply or find out more, contact:
    alec.stott@teacheractive.com
    01392 693313

    All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
    
    
    
    Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
    
    
    
    Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
    
    TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.